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Daycare in El Centro, CA

Licensed child care centers and family child care homes in El Centro, Imperial County, from the state licensing records.

21 centers45 family homes2 infant centers1 school-age1,891 licensed spaces
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Child care centers in El Centro

21 centers.

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Christian Child Care Center / Preschool

450 South Waterman Avenue, 92243 · (760) 352-6703

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 16, 20268 citationsState record
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Christian Child Care Center/school Age Prog.

450 South Waterman Avenue, 92243 · (760) 352-6703

School-age centerLicensedLast visit Apr 8, 20251 citationState record
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El Centro Early Learning Center

1960 N. Imperial Avenue, 92243 · (760) 332-1420

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 10, 20261 citationState record
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Harmony Montessori Preschool

730 S 8th St, 92243 · (760) 595-5806

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jan 7, 20260 citationsState record
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Harmony Montessori Preschool - Infants

730 S. 8th St, 92243 · (760) 595-5806

Infant centerLicensedLast visit Jan 7, 20260 citationsState record
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Icoe - Cds Little King's State Preschool

1950 Villa Avenue, 92243 · (760) 482-0790

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 23, 20252 citationsState record
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Icoe - Cds Little Sneaker's State Preschool

1900 South Sixth Street, 92243 · (760) 353-8345

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 13, 20250 citationsState record
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Icoe-cds Kids R Us!

1528 South Waterman Avenue, 92243 · (760) 312-6644

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Sep 15, 20250 citationsState record
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Icoe-cds Little Roadrunner's State Preschool

200 North 12th Street, 92243 · (760) 370-0251

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 21, 20252 citationsState record
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Icoe-ecep Bears Head Start Center

230 South Fairfield Drive, 92243 · (760) 482-5608

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Nov 13, 20250 citationsState record
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Icoe-ecep El Centro Early Head Start

280 South Fairfield Drive, 92243 · (760) 352-2792

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 2, 20250 citationsState record
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Icoe-ecep Panthers Early Head Start And Head Start

1177 1/2 North Eighth Street, 92243 · (760) 482-5647

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 1, 20260 citationsState record
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Kinder Castle Learning Academy

2211 West Main Street, 92243 · (760) 337-1117

Child care centerLicensedLast visit May 18, 20262 citationsState record
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Kinder Castle Learning Academy

2211 West Main Street, 92243 · (760) 337-1117

Infant centerLicensedLast visit May 18, 20263 citationsState record
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Little Einsteins Montessori

1022 Broadway Street, 92243 · (760) 604-1433

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 25, 20250 citationsState record
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Little Lambs Private Preschool Center Llc

690 W Main St, 92243 · (442) 236-1652

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Oct 2, 20240 citationsState record
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Rcoe El Centro Migrant Head Start

375 South First Street, 92243 · (760) 337-3940

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jun 1, 20260 citationsState record
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United Families Inc. - Aurora

949 North Eighth Street, 92243 · (760) 312-5905

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Feb 12, 20260 citationsState record
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United Families, Inc. - El Centro Preschool Iii

585 West Orange Avenue, 92243 · (760) 336-8922

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Jul 9, 20241 citationState record
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United Families, Inc. /el Centro Preschool Ii

768 Holt Avenue, 92243 · (760) 482-0434

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 2, 20260 citationsState record
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United Families, Inc. El Centro Preschool

1660 Smoketree Drive, 92243 · (760) 353-2051

Child care centerLicensedLast visit Apr 2, 20261 citationState record

Questions about daycare in El Centro

How many licensed daycares are in El Centro?

The CDSS licensing data of November 6, 2026 lists 21 licensed centers (2 infant centers and 1 school-age centers among them) and 45 family child care homes in El Centro, with 1,891 licensed spaces in total.

Are there infant daycares in El Centro?

2 licensed infant centers in El Centro appear in the data. Many of the 45 family child care homes also take babies; call to ask.

How do I check a El Centro daycare's license?

Each listing shows the facility number, status, last visit and citation count from CDSS, with a link to the official Care Facility Search record.

Is there help paying for child care in El Centro?

Families with income at or below 85% of the state median income may qualify for CalWORKs Child Care, Alternative Payment or General Child Care. Contact the Imperial County child care Resource and Referral agency.

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Source: CDSS Community Care Licensing Division facility data (November 6, 2026): status, type, capacity, visit dates and citation counts. Independent guide, not a government website; verify licensing with the state on the Care Facility Search.